Latest News – Page 370
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NewsPockets of optimism for 2019
Navis’ Andy Barrons expects increased tech spend and a brighter future for the industry in 2019
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NewsA year to forget for Santos
Alex Hughes explains why 2018 will be one that Latin America’s largest port will not want to remember
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NewsGiving trash a second life
Ports can help in the drive to turn waste into wealth, reports Felicity Landon
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NewsMaking a connected port a reality
Felicity Landon considers the progress and promise of 5G technology for ports
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NewsFinal curtain call for outdated cranes
Alex Hughes investigates the options for dismantling when a crane has reached the end of its useful life
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Eritrea must look at its options
COMMENT: With relations between Eritrea and Ethiopia now back in positive mode - after a 20-year dispute - the Eritrean ports of Assab, in the south of the country, and Massawa in the north are the focus of strong interest from international port operators, writes Mike Mundy.
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NewsCyber risks creep up on the unwary
John Bensalhia finds out why bulk terminals are just as vulnerable to attack as container hubs
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NewsThrowing money at security challenges
Ports are prepared to overspend on surveillance to ensure they have covered every eventuality, finds Martin Rushmere
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NewsMore than a pretty façade
What’s in it for ports when they choose to optimise the design of their buildings, askes Stevie Knight
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NewsWriting the hydrogen rulebook
Industry is taking notice of hydrogen''s potential as a squeaky-clean fuel. Stevie Knight reports
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NewsReality check on climate timeline
COMMENT: Last year, we saw so many stories about the lost opportunities for real leadership in politics, energy and climate change, that many will have missed the flurry of activity in extra time, writes Charles Haine.
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NewsPulling New Zealand’s port family together
Dave MacIntyre examines how a government review might bring the country’s ports closer.
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NewsChancay fits China investment strategy
COSCO SHIPPING Ports’ 60% acquisition of Chancay Terminal in Peru, South America is a natural move in line with China’s economic strategy, a ports expert has said.
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NewsAmsterdam toughens up cyber response
The Port of Amsterdam has launched a cyber security programme to help protect itself from cyber-attacks and increase its ability to deal with digital threats.
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NewsFirst bunkering for new Containerships ship
Containerships’ first LNG-fuelled container vessel has undergone its first LNG bunkering by Shell’s ''Cardissa'' at the Port of Rotterdam.
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NewsElectric trucks drive down cruise footprint
Solent Stevedores has invested GB£1m into 33 electric counter balance forklift trucks from STILL Materials Handling to help reduce emissions at the Port of Southampton ahead of the 2019 cruise season.
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The UK's great planning dilemma
COMMENT: Should it come as a surprise to learn that only six or so of 25 of the UK’s minor and major ports have undertaken “significant high-level and practical planning” for Brexit? That’s the headline finding of a survey undertaken by global executive search firm Odgers Berndston, writes Carly Fields
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NewsRotterdam warns of website copycat fraud
The Port of Rotterdam has warned customers and maritime stakeholders to be alert to fake copies of its website set up to trick users into disclosing confidential information or paying fraudulent invoices.
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NewsBarcelona to measure LNG efficiency
The Port of Barcelona has partnered with multiple stakeholders to pilot and measure the efficiency of LNG on land and at sea to try and reduce NOx, SO2 and PM emissions.
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NewsUK port targets set in ‘Maritime 2050’ report
The UK government has confirmed that smart port developments are a key part of future maritime strategy and will be led by industry with government support.
